Effect of N-substitution in naphthalenediimides on the electrochemical performance of organic rechargeable batteries

We have demonstrated that even small structural variations on the imide nitrogens of naphthalenediimides bearing identical Li-ion binding sites can cause dramatic effects in the performance of organic rechargeable batteries. In particular, naphthalenedimide dilithium salt showed excellent cycling with a capacity of 130 mA h g(-1) at potentials as high as 2.5 V vs. Li/Li+.